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Japan send warning to Aussies at World Baseball Classic
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Japan beat Mexico to reach World Baseball Classic final
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win World Baseball Classic - The Boston Globe
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Team USA Falls to Japan in Title Game
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Ohtani could work as closer should Japan reach WBC championship game
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World Baseball Classic highlights: Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win title - The Washington Post
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With the world watching, Shohei Ohtani didn't disappoint in WBC championship game - The Boston Globe
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Starters Set as Team USA, Japan Battle for World Baseball Classic Supremacy - Sports Illustrated Texas Rangers News, Analysis and More
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Masataka Yoshida has INCREDIBLE World Baseball Classic! So MANY CLUTCH moments from Team Japan STAR!
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Where did Mexico finish in the 2023 World Baseball Classic? - AS USA
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Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic - NBC Sports
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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals